Man and his dog

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A Lebanese man shows off his award and dog at the arena during the Beirut for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (BETA) dog show in Beirut, which holds contests to name 'best dog', 'cutest puppy', and 'best dog costume' in addition to 12 other categories on June 29, 2013. The show is one of BETA's major fundraisers to try to improve the welfare of animals in the region and to stop the abuse against them.

A Lebanese man shows off his award and dog at the arena during the Beirut for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (BETA) dog show in Beirut, which holds contests to name 'best dog', 'cutest puppy', and 'best dog costume' in addition to 12 other categories on June 29, 2013. The show is one of BETA's major fundraisers to try to improve the welfare of animals in the region and to stop the abuse against them. (ANWAR AMRO / AFP/Getty Images)

A Lebanese man shows off his award and dog at the arena during the Beirut for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (BETA) dog show in Beirut, which holds contests to name 'best dog', 'cutest puppy', and 'best dog costume' in addition to 12 other categories on June 29, 2013. The show is one of BETA's major fundraisers to try to improve the welfare of animals in the region and to stop the abuse against them.